Independence Day

All Mobile Public Library Locations will be closed on Thursday, July 4. 

BYOD: Bring Your Own Device

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Quiet Study (West)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes

Need help with your digital device?

Bring your own tablet or phone and we will help you get our library apps and answer your questions. Please make sure your device is charged before the class starts.

Librarian Special: Saraland Fire Department

10:00am - 11:00am
All Ages
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Library Branch: Saraland Public Library
Room: Meeting Room (Saraland)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Classes
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It’s all about fire safety!

Join us at the Saraland Public Library to learn about fire safety and explore a fire truck with the Saraland Fire Department.

Little Explorers Book Club

10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: Youth Programing Room (Main)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEAM
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Come on let’s explore together!

By the “Book” Book Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Grand Bay Library
Room: Meeting Room (Grand Bay)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Join us at the Grand Bay Library for By The “Book” Book club!

Have you always wanted to join a book club but hesitated because of the assigned reading? Join us at the Grand Bay Library for our adult book club. We will read and discuss a selection of novels each month.

 This month, we will discuss Happy Place by Emily Henry. We hope to see you there!

Librarian Special: Public Safety with Semmes Police Department

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages 6-11, Teens
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Library Branch: Semmes Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (Semmes)
Age Group: Ages 6-11, Teens
Program Type: Classes
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Protect and Serve the community!

CSI at Moorer

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: Monte L. Moorer/Spring Hill Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Moorer)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Classes
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Theres no such thing as questions, just hidden answers. Follow the Evidence.

Join Moorer Branch and the Mobile Police Department in learning about canine teams and seeing police dogs in action!

Celebrating Freedom with Spoken Word of Mobile Youth

3:00pm - 4:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: Parkway Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room (Parkway)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Events
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Juneteenth is a day of remembrance. 

Join us at the Parkway Branch with the youth division of SWM (Adriana & Aruiah) to present Celebrating Freedom with stories, songs, rhythm, and rhyme.

Microsoft Excel Basics at Main

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Ben May Main Library
Room: AT&T Technology Center (Main)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Classes

Introduction to Microsoft Excel for adults!

Join us upstairs in the Technology Room to learn Microsoft Excel Basics. This class is designed to introduce the layout and beginning functions of working with spreadsheets, such as inserting and deleting data, auto sum and working with the fill handle

Registration is recommended! To register or for more information, please email Shatena Coleman at  scoleman@mplonline.org or call (251) 340-1478.

Read & Sign Adaptive Storytime (ASL) at West

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Ages 6-11
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Storytime Room (West)
Age Group: Ages 6-11
Program Type: Storytime

Join us in the West Regional Library’s Storytime Room for books, songs, and sign language!

Ages 1-12 and all abilities with an adult. Designed to be welcoming for neurodivergent children, this inclusive storytime incorporates movement, music and stories along with American Sign Language (ASL). Activities presented generally fall within a preschool interest level. Siblings and therapists are welcome.

Chess Club at West

4:00pm - 5:00pm
All Ages
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Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting Room (West)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games

All ages club – beginners and experienced players welcome!

Join us in the Meeting Room every Monday to learn how to play or improve your skill at the game of chess! Playing chess improves concentration and problem-solving skills. No experience is necessary to join the club – just enthusiasm and good sportsmanship!